Best Slice of Life Manga of 2022

Ruri Aoki is just another average high school student—until she wakes one morning to discover horns growing out of her head. Confused and unimpressed by the change, she shows them to her mother. However, her mother remains unfazed and reveals a shocking truth: Ruri is half-dragon! Although Ruri has no idea what to make of this sudden development, she decides to go to school like normal, hoping that another ordinary day awaits her. But it does not take long before her best friend, classmates, and homeroom teacher all notice something amiss. Swarmed by people requesting to look at, feel, and take selfies with her horns, Ruri realizes being a half-dragon is going to be much more chaotic than she expected.

A freelance designer loves to relax from work through gardening on his balcony. There, he starts talking to his new neighbor next door and over the wall without knowing her face.

Olivia was a lone monster subjugator who refused to take on an apprentice until she rescued a young Beastkin named Noah. Now, they look out for one another in an often brutal world. Despite the dangers they face, the two at times find beauty in their shared journey. As Olivia teaches Noah the art of battle, he teaches her how to enjoy life’s quieter moments. But can a boy with such a tender heart live up to his apprenticeship when faced with terrifying foes?

A fluffy, feel-good romance manga for dog lovers! Chiharu enjoys every day with her sweetie of a Rottweiler, who probably weighs as much as she does. Meanwhile, Kiyotaka can’t get enough of his fluffy Pomeranian, who barely comes up to his knees. When these two mismatched pairs chance upon each other at the park, they’re like oil and water. But, after enough chance meetings, could this turn into an unlikely friendship, or something more? *Source: Kodansha USA*

Koharu and Minato are two women who met online. Despite there being a ten-year age gap between them, the two fall hard and fast. Before long, they decide to load up the moving van and move in together! Relationships aren’t always easy, but Minato and Koharu find a way to work things out. Whether it’s having a celebratory feast, taking a late-night stroll, or just enjoying their domestic bliss, the two make every minute together count!

High schooler Atami is living the dream. He's got incredibly good looks, and girls can't help asking him out nearly every day. There's just one problem, though—he's into guys, not girls! His own gorgeous face haunts him, since it's all anyone seems to be interested in. Won't anyone see him for who he really is?

Naguru once lived a rough life as the leader of a gang, getting into fights in order to protect his friends. His loved ones all admired his strength and kindness, but also worried that his dangerous lifestyle would get him killed. When Hirao first met Naguru, he didn't know about the man's gang affiliation: all Hirao knew in that moment was that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with Naguru. Thanks to Hirao's love, Naguru found a new path—and a new future. Now, the former gang leader is a devoted father, raising their adorable son, Towa, alongside the man who changed his life.

The quiet island town of Onobori is hidden from the world by a Noren — a traditional curtain that veils it from the ordinary. Here lives Aka, a gentle, innocent girl living in a windmill coffee shop with her grandfather. Life flows peacefully, until a chance encounter with a giant black cat draws her into a subtle, spellbinding journey. As moments of quiet beauty unfold around her, Aka begins to stitch together the vibrant threads of a future shaped by kindness, connection, and wonder.

Sugiyama Sora, a reincarnated toddler who can no longer live in the city due to a deficiency of magic elements, is given his last hope for a rural life with his grandparents. However, when he goes through a tunnel, excited by the slow life he has longed for, he finds himself in an uninhabitable world overrun by giant insects! The insect-catching he longs to do is with beetles over one meter long. The walk, which was supposed to be fun, turns into a hunt for dandelions, which sprout even on the human body! *"Grandma and grandpa, save me~ (tears)"* The frightened Sora, who is turning left and right, not only captures the hearts of the mighty villagers, but for some reason, he even attracts the god of rice paddies. ......? It will surely remind you of your hometown! A cowardly boy risks his life in this heartwarming fantasy!

Lilith, the summoner who accompanied the hero party, was betrayed during the battle with the demons and suffered a serious injury because she refused the invitation of the hero. Helped by her demons, she cannot return to the country in a detour, so she decides to become a demon at the recommendation of Astaroth, the four demon kings who helped her. However, she made a slight mistake and she turned into a little girl. Even if she becomes a little girl, her magical power is not the same, but powers up! Summon the spirits and make an outstanding performance in battle and slow life!

Rose escapes from her own world... and ends up on "Sado Island"? This is the start of a daily-life comedy where she and Sana, a girl who lives on the island, try to make the most of every day!

The adventures of a baby shark in nostalgia-filled Yauo Town. Whether it's cider on a summer day, freeze pops, radio calisthenics, festival stalls, or hanging out with friends, the world sparkles when reflected in the eyes of the baby shark.

Kaoru Suzuki is the kind of guy who towers over his classmates and exudes an intimidating presence, but beneath his tough exterior, he's just a student who loves sweets, crafts, and flowers. When a handsome and unexpectedly tough classmate steps in to save him from a drunk on the first day of school, this unlikely duo becomes fast friends.

Souichirou's wife's wanted to retire to the countryside, but soon after they achieve this dream, she dies. So he won't be left alone, their pet cat Nii turns into a talking nekomata, a two-tailed yokai cat. Together they share a heartwarming slow life, cooking and eating delicious food surrounded by nature. Enjoy freshly baked bread, handmade jam, fluffy omelets, and seasonal vegetables with the members of this unusual household.

Sota Takarada, who lives a reclusive life, hires Haine-san to take care of the housework. Haine-san is a kind and beautiful lady, and she is always so nice to him, but there is something about her which makes Sota nervous. A mysterious life together with an overprotective (?) woman!

Zoe, Shishka, and Eliza have very little in common. Zoe is a failed witch from a mysterious magical island, Shishka is Zoe’s best friend from long ago, and Eliza is… well, a scarab beetle. However, the three of them do share something important: they are all widows, and none of them are willing to give up on their beloveds! From spells that go hilariously wrong, to uncovering the secrets of their new country home, this story of romance and friendship is truly magical.

Kaede Momose leaves the hustle and bustle of Tokyo for a new life alone in the mountains. On his first day there, he goes to greet his neighbor and meets Riku Tsukumo, who also lives alone in the mountains. Clean air and mountain fare; so begins a cozy mountain-life romance!

Ayumi Miyamura came to Mt. Mitake in Okutama, Tokyo to lose weight. On her way to the trailhead, she encounters a strange runner who dashed past her and entered the mountain from a back road. Unbeknownst to her, this was her first encounter with a map and compass, and the start of her quest to participate in an "adventure race." This is the start of a next-generation outdoor manga about enjoying nature with all one's being. (MangaDex)

Ume Sasaki, a third-year high school student, decided to help out at her great-grandmother's inn this summer vacation. Ume heads to the inn, hoping for some hints about her career, but...? This is the girls' most brilliant and dazzling "memoir". (Source : COMIC FUZ)

Eight-year old Mari meets a mysterious girl named Michika in a bamboo grove during the summer. Michika, who seems to live by different rules than normal people, inadvertently takes something very important away from Mari's classmate and bully, Ishizaki. Feeling responsible, Michika invites Mari to step into a world beyond words, where understanding takes a different form.

"Once a week. Just for dinner." Harukawa is an office lady who doesn't like to eat out alone. It's not a big problem, but...... lately, she's been feeling a bit bored with her meals. She tried to meet new people to go out to eat with, but all she found were moochers. One day, when she was getting fed up with social notifications, she matched with a mysterious stranger and......? This is the start of a new kind of foodie manga, about two people who met on a matching app...!

Chiaki is a high school boy who has just transferred from Tokyo to Nara, the ancient capital of Japan. For some reason, Haruhino-san, the most admired girl at the school, does not look like a human girl to him...? What is going on at the "Yamato Mahoroba Local History Club," which consists of only two members, Chiaki and Haruhino-san? The charming deer-girl heroine will show you Nara's many charms....

The manga is about Koala who writes about daily life, whether it's good or bad, happy or sad, Koala treats every day as a precious day. Koala believes that today is a good day, and tomorrow will be a good day too. *It initially began serialization on the author's Twitter account on June 11, 2021. It was later acquired by Kadokawa who released the first volume on March 17, 2022.*

A heartwarming short story of a small bakery runed by a timid, clumsy and gentle shopkeeper (crocodile).

Mei, a junior high school girl, lives with her good-looking uncle. His presence makes the small, bespectacled Mei both proud and envious.

Hotaru Kirikiri, an OL at an advertising company, is a super-picky eater who has many things that she doesn't like. Over time, she has lost the sense of what "delicious" means. When she meets a new colleague Kinobukuro, who will eat anything, Hotaru's food world will expand into the unknown! A gourmet comic for a picky tongue!

*Tetotetote* begins when Ai, a general office worker, Kenta, a high school student, and Mutsumi, a nail salon manager, are all hit by a truck at the same crosswalk at the same time. The next moment, the three are in a dream-like space, and are forced to make a certain decision by a loudspeaker floating in the air. In exchange for extending their remaining one-second lifespan for another 60 years, each must shake hands with the other two every day...

A princess who has been taken hostage wants a kitchen! Sentei, the second princess of the small country of Piary, has memories of her past life. She was born in Japan, grew steadily old, and ended up peacefully in a hospital. Just when she wondered if she could live a peaceful life this time as well, she was asked by the large country of Ante to study abroad as a hostage. Under the kind watchful eyes of wonderful people much older than her, she begins her life as a reincarnated princess in the kitchen to turn her gray hostage life into a rainbow-colored slow life♪

*Note: A spin-off manga based on the sword-raising simulation game Touken Ranbu ONLINE.*

A young man who was going out to a convenience store encountered a large, fluffy moth. That moth was a silkworm-type moth that couldn't survive in the wild...! His relaxing and strange daily life with the big insect begins.

Amid her demanding job, Ayaka Hirano, in her thirties, finds herself abandoned by her boyfriend. However, one fateful day, she encounters Sora Mashino, a member of her beloved idol group, who is closely associated with her favorite idol, Ryuusei Hasumi! Ayaka decides to step in to support Sora during his hiatus, caused by personal issues following a scandal, and they discover a shared love for their favorite idol! This connection leads to an unusual arrangement where to help him make a comeback, they decide to live together under specific conditions...!?

When you're a little tired of work and the various things of daily life… there's a restaurant that feels like home, serving the food you want to eat: Diner No. 3. Onigiri, yakisoba, fried chicken set meals, dashimaki tamago, saba miso… a diner manga packed with food that satisfies both your heart AND your stomach!

Nanami is a high school girl who transferred from Tokyo to Ehime. She joins the "Pottering Club," a club where she can take a leisurely bike ride at any pace she likes!

Sano Shohei is fed up. His fiancée left him, and he’s sick of dealing with people. What’s a guy to do in the face of intense burnout and social exhaustion? Why, buy a mountain, of course! Sano abandons his life in the city and becomes a recluse, far away from the trappings of modern society. There’s just one problem: He’s actually kind of lonely... Sano thinks he’s found the solution, but he gets more than he bargained for when he buys three colored chicks from a festival stall to keep him company—not only do they grow rapidly and develop reptilian tails, but they seem to be able to talk! Between learning the ropes of mountain living, getting acquainted with his rural neighbors, and raising his questionable but adorable chickens, Sano’s got a lot on his plate. Long story short, his solitary new life might turn out to be more exciting than he anticipated!

This manga captures the cute daily life of the *Liella!* girls!

A man who failed to get a job moves into a remote rural house and somehow befriends a spirit appearing from a sacred weeping cherry tree. Now this strange duo share heartwarming meals together.

Ren Natsume, who grew up on an island, loses his life after being swallowed by stormy waves while trying to save a child from the rough sea. After death, he meets the god who governs reincarnation and learns that he was never meant to be born on Earth in the first place. Instead, he is reincarnated as Lyle in the other world where he was originally supposed to be born. Loved by his new family, Lyle spends his days in peace—until, around the time he turns three, he is reunited with Amon, the beloved dog from his past life! It turns out that Amon crossed the barrier between worlds in pursuit of Lyle, eventually arriving in this land and becoming a Holy Beast. Lyle wants nothing more than to enjoy a laid-back life in another world with his beloved dog and his family, but one incident after another keeps dragging him in, making the road to a true slow life far harder than expected…?! A wonderfully gentle otherworldly fantasy begins—with a boy and his beloved dog at its heart! *Source: Alpha Manga*

Narumi, a single businessman who has lived alone for 10 years, ends up living with two cousins who lost their mother. After learning that they usually order food delivery, Narumi decides to cook for them. The food Narumi makes is something he learned from his cousins' late mother, and it reminds them of their mother. "Will you teach me how to cook?" A mother's cooking connects hearts. A heartwarming story of cooking and family.